What is Matter?
New York, NY : Britannica Educational Publishing in association with Rosen Educational Services, 2015.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Everything that takes up space is made out of matter, whether it's a person, air, or a mountain. This volume covers the fundamental concepts students need to understand matter. Fact boxes highlight and further explain vocabulary words, while "Compare and Contrast" and "Think About It" boxes encourage readers to think and explore the ideas further. The lively narrative uses true-to-life examples to explain concepts, while bright color photographs and illustrations reinforce facts and examples. This informative book supports Common Core Science Standards, evaluation of evidence, understanding scientific theories, and connecting and relating knowledge. Readers will understand why matter really matters!
Series: Let's find out! (Britannica Educational Publishing). Physical science.
Contents:
Matter matters -- Rock solid -- Liquids : let it pour -- Gases : scattered matter -- Matter can change : let's get physical -- Matter can change : let's get chemical -- The attractive atom -- Elementary elements -- Elements : on the table -- Molecules : when atoms bond -- Forces on the move (or not) -- Getting heavy with gravity.
Target Audience: Grades 3-6.
ISBN:
9781622754878 (library bound)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C SCIENCE Physics Matter Han | North Main | Children's NonFiction | In |
C SCIENCE Physics Matter Han | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.